Three departures for your convenience!
AM TOUR: 8 AM*;
PM TOUR: 12 PM*;
SUNSET TOUR: 2 PM*
*Time also can be
customized to fit into your schedule.
*Airport pickup
& drop-off available for lay-overs.
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am, or if
you prefer, we can pick you up later in the day at
12:00 pm or at 2:00 pm (Your choice). We will then drive to the
Mutianyu section
of the Great Wall.
Mutianyu is located 60 kms (37 miles) northeast
of Beijing in Huairou County. As one of the
best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the
Mutianyu
section of the Great Wall used to serve as the
northern barrier defending the capital and the
imperial tombs. First built in the mid-6th century
during the Northern Qi,
Mutianyu Great Wall is older
than the
Badaling section of the Great Wall. In the
Ming dynasty, under the supervision of General Xu Da,
construction of the present wall began on the
foundation of the wall of Northern Qi. In 1404, a
pass was built in the wall. In 1569, the Mutianyu
Great Wall was rebuilt and till today most parts of
it are well preserved.
Compared with other sections of Great Wall, the
Mutianyu Great Wall possesses unique characteristics
in its construction.
Watchtowers are densely placed
along this section of the Great Wall - 22
watchtowers on this 2,250-meter-long stretch. Both
the outer and inner parapets are crenellated with
merlots, so that shots could be fired at the enemy
on both sides - a feature very rare on other parts
of the Great Wall. The Mutianyu Pass consists of 3
watchtowers, one big in the center and two smaller
on both sides. Standing on the same terrace, the
three watchtowers are connected to each other inside
and compose a rarely seen structure among all
sections of Great Wall. This section of the Great
Wall has seen its fair share if important visitors,
from world leaders (including former U.S. President
Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister John Major),
to sports clubs (the NBA's Houston Rockets).
While Mutianyu does get its fair share of visitors,
it does not get as packed as
Badaling, allowing you
to have a peaceful time exploring the wall. After
walking around on Mutianyu, you have the option of
coming down via walking, taking a cable car, or
taking a toboggan ride (lots of fun and highly
recommended!). After meeting our car in the
parking lot, we will transfer you back directly to
your hotel.
With most Great Wall tour companies, they think it's
enough to just drive you to the Great Wall, drop you
off, and take you back to your hotel. That's where
we go the extra mile. In addition to providing
transportation, we will personally guide you while
on the Great Wall. While there your personal guide
will provide you with knowledge and history of the
Great Wall along with some fun anecdotes and other
stories that will only enhance your Great Wall
experience. When you choose Great Wall Adventure
Club, you are choosing a fully immersive and
interactive Great Wall experience, one that is more
than simply a "hike". In addition, your personal
guide will ensure that your tour is not only fun and
informative, but safe as well.
For those business travelers or those with limited
time available, this is the best way to get your
Great Wall fix. While a half-day event it will still
allow you plenty of time on the Great Wall (about
two hours). We'll be glad to customize this tour for
your needs (for example, drop you off at train
station, airport, a conference venue, etc.*)
This tour comes recommended by Fodor's in their most
recent China travel guide and
USA Today's
"Travel Guide for the Great Wall at Mutianyu in
China."
*Optional Toboggan Run at Mutianyu
(extra for just RMB50 or $9, same as cable
car/chair lift)
Mutianyu Sky Chair
Lift and Toboggan
(German technology). See who is playing here?
